The $1 million Turf Classic Stakes (G1T) promises a field of 12 talented runners. But because many of those runners are looking for consistency, the morning-line favorite is listed at a healthy 4-1. View the full article

Two foals in the last crop at Airdrie the late Brereton Jones would see will give the owner/breeder a chance at enhancing one of the most consequential biographies in Kentucky history: becoming the breeder of a Kentucky Derby (G1) winner.View the full article

Thats not good, the two race callers for the gallops are both top shelf...sign of the times even in Aussie all is not smelling like roses.

OTAKI (SUNDAY) Race – R8 Cavallo Farms & Chris Rutten Bloodstock HCP (Otaki, May 4) BEST BET: IDYLLIC  Trainer: Kevin & Stephen Gray Form: 14865 2nd Up Record: 3 starts | 1 win | 1 place. Track Conditions: Versatile, excels on soft (2W), good (2W), and even has a win on heavy Distance Range: 1100–1299m specialist (3 wins) Comments: Proven at this level, strong second-up record, excellent Napier Sprint run. Gear setup suits. Easiest race in recent form line. MAIN DANGER: OLD TOWN ROAD  Trainer: Lisa Latta Form: 6560X (Fresh up) 1st Up Record: 14 starts | 2 wins | 6 placings Heavy Track Record: 28 starts | 7 wins  Distance Range: 1100–1299m (5 wins), 1300–1499m (2 wins) Comments: Reliable on heavy, big weight (60kg) not a concern—has handled it before. Can fire fresh and dangerous if the track turns testing. ROUGHIE: IMA BRAZEN ONE  Trainer: Mike Breslin Form: 92142 Career: 10 starts | 3 wins | 2 seconds Good Track: 6 starts | 2 wins | 2 seconds Distance Range: 1100–1299m (3 wins) Comments: Lightly raced, progressive mare from a strong family. Form line is strong and she’s adept on good footing. One to follow as she steps up in grade. Summary Thoughts Idyllic looks the clear standout with strong 2nd-up stats and good form in deeper company. Old Town Road is a must-include if the ground softens—genuine wet tracker. Ima Brazen One is the untapped runner with scope—can upset if the tempo suits.

Get Josh over here, not sure if something happened behind the scene but he is as good as anything we have IMO Sky Racing has parted ways with some of its most established race callers and senior media personalities as part of sweeping changes announced at the organisation on Wednesday. In a move aimed to deliver further efficiencies at the Tabcorp-owned media arm, long-serving Queensland caller Josh Fleming, senior NSW greyhound caller Matt Jackson and much travelled SA broadcaster Brett Davis will all leave the business. Racenet

Have a mate who has gone over there for it and the Oaks. Has visited some amazing farms/studs whilst there and says rain is on the way for the big day

Led by Arturo R. y Arturo Bullrich (G2) winner Martana, a field of seven fillies and mares has been entered for the May 1 Gran Premio Criadores (G1) in Argentina. The winner will earn an automatic starting berth into the Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1). View the full article

In the fifth start of his career, East Avenue picked up some valuable experience ahead of his start in the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) May 3 at Churchill Downs.View the full article

Breaking sharp out of the gate, Sassy C W easily dominated eight rivals in her debut April 30 at Churchill Downs and earned Spendthrift Farm stallion Yaupon his first winner.View the full article

Jockey Jareth Loveberry has not scored in the Kentucky Derby (G1), but he knows almost what it feels like to win it, having just missed in the 2023 race with Two Phil's with his first Derby mount. This year, Loveberry returns, riding Chunk of Gold.View the full article

You are 100% correct on that.

Does that extend to the enquiry room

Two stakes wins for Midwest rider Kevin Roman and career win 2,000 in North America for Ricardo Santana Jr. riding at Oaklawn Park led to a tie in the voting by the panel of racing experts for Jockey of the week of April 21-27.View the full article

The depth of Todd Pletcher's involvement in the world's most celebrated race is staggering. In this year's 151st edition, he extends his own record of saddling the most starters in the Run for the Roses. Grande will be his 66th runner. View the full article

The gelded son of Noble Mission won the Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes (G2T) in 2023, prior to winning the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) at Santa Anita Park.View the full article

I might be wrong but I'm sure I heard Sweeney say that the vet was late because no one had told her that the races started earlier because of an extra race , now if correct surely that would have been on the to do list .

Enjoyed the Netflix show, certainly some interesting participants out there.

True - how much or what race/s would she need to win to be worth $2 mil in the breeding barn? Probably a Group 2/3.

Well even if they shut the drivers up around at the start Charlie , they sure as hell aren't gunna shut them up during the running. I learnt All my Swear words during the race running to improve my vocabulary . didn't even need to hit the wheels either , just a little squeeze here and there,  can induce some fine words from your rivals 😅🤣

RACE COMMENTS Race 1 MURRAY CONTRACTORS 2200m The start of this race was officially delayed 18 minutes due to the late arrival of the Veterinarian.   The above from todays Woodville stipes report -  Shit happens I know - but do we need things like this on top of slippages and raceday abandonments? Seems like racing in the CD can't catch a break at the moment 🫣